State liquor store plan sparks protest and debates
A proposed state liquor store here drew opposition, while past liquor control trends show stores opening regardless of local desire. The piece notes Iowa’s rising liquor spending, questions about diverting trade from local businesses, and highlights Malvern firms Kunce & Nelson and Wilson Hatchery boosting local commerce amid national debt concerns.
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State
Squor Control Commission
Uquor
Malvern
Kunce & Nelson
Wilson Hatchery
Tress
Changes of Address Promptly for Subscribers
Subscribers are urged to notify the subscription department quickly of any address changes under new postal laws. Newspapers may charge postage due for notices of changes and delays or failed delivery may occur if not updated. The best plan is to submit the change of address in advance.
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LNAI
Subcription Department
Bruno Hauptmann
Hoffman
New Jersey
Hauptmann
State Board of Pardons
United States Supreme Court
Parker
Burlington County
N. J
Trauptmann
J. P. Condon
Hofman
Ten
Editorial On War And Seasonal Indulgence Rumors
Editorial notes the Ethiopian war’s severity approaching that of the Dionne quintuplets and jokes about the holiday season’s effects on digestion. The writer loops through climate charms, seasonal extremes, and a circulating rumor about a local matter with a wry, observational tone.
Open House Debate and Local Pranks in Malvern
A spirited Malvern column recalls New Year’s Day 1896 umbrella brigades that raided 40 homes for “free lunch.” It previews plans for an open house event, notes personnel absent on New Year’s, and adds light anecdotes about printers, thinking with feet up, and local social quirks amid wartime memories and town rivalries.
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J. D. Paddock
Malvern
J. OR. Foulks
Dr. Scott
Dr. Smith
J. W. Foulks
F. A. Paddock
J. F. Smith
Wm. Evans
John Larson
A. G. Robey
Frank Bentley
J. H. Byerly
H. J. Baird
Heezelyre
History of the Week Reflects Shifting World Tones
A weekly interpretative roundup notes Britain and France seeking neutrality formulas, Japan’s North China moves, and U S Secretary Hull steering oil policy. It covers Hauptmann’s case, Governor Hoffman’s visits, and Parker’s doubts, plus Tugwell, Peek, and Roosevelt among foreign policy debates.
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Ivaneed
Qin
Italy
Fekes
Hull
United States
Japan
China
Great Britain
Tugwell
George N. Peek
Export-Import Bank
AAA
Peek
Roosevelt
Tee
Government Employes Debate Town Council Plank
Fragmentary notes suggest a discussion over a Townsend plan as a political platform where bee Hewes would be a more entertaining candidate. The text hints at Jo possibly running for town council on that platform.
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Dovernment
Townsend
Red Oak Debt Cut Sparks Civic Pride In 1930s State Report
Red Oak residents celebrated a state checkers report showing the city cut municipal debt by 62 percent since 1933, leaving it near the lowest indebtedness for its size in the state. A deer found near Avoca prompted recollections of local herds and concerns about poaching. Community activity included Harlan Industries coverage and an auto show in Harlan, while Oakland residents campaigned against a state liquor store. Winterset slashed electric rates 0 percent in December to boost holiday usage, keeping the minimum charge unchanged to preserve revenue.
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Avoca
Beymer
Harlan Industries
Grown
Harlan News
Brown
Oakland
Winterset
Old Devrys Items From The Leader Files
A compilation from The Leader files recalling times past includes notes on local figures, a city prisoner absconding from custody, a council meeting with little business, and growing barber shop capacity. Also mentions plans for an annual colt show, medical society meetings in Mills County, Oratorio society events at Tabor College, a Messiah performance, and a proposed extra train contingent on crowd guarantees. The piece hints at regional social and civic life with several named towns and organizations.
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Dee
Tars
Marshall Talbutt
Will Larsson
L. W. Boehner
Malvern
Bechtelle
C. B. Herald
Teader
Tee
Mis County
Parsons
S. A. Campbell
J. R. Scott
Mills County Medical Society
Emerson
Myron G. Gaston
Rob
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